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Your Role
As the Head of FP&A for Production and Supply Chain, you will oversee all financial planning, analysis, and reporting related to global production and supply chain operations. In this critical leadership role, you will drive business insights, ensure financial compliance, and manage a high-performing team while collaborating cross‑functionally with group functions and central FP&A teams. Your responsibilities will include leading the development and execution of financial planning processes, such as the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, long‑range planning, and strategic scenario modeling. You will partner with ISCO Finance teams to support seamless financial reporting and informed decision‑making.
Additionally, you will own the preparation and analysis of regular financial reports and operational dashboards, while monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership. You will drive end‑to‑end ownership of P&L performance for production and supply chain activities, evaluate and track capital expenditures (CAPEX), and ensure that business cases align with strategic priorities and ROI goals. Working closely with ISCO Finance functions for manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and operations, you will support business goals and ensure alignment on financial targets. As a leader, you will mentor and develop a team of Senior Analysts and Finance Project Managers, fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and collaboration. Finally, you will ensure that financial processes and reporting comply with accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements, partnering with internal audit and external auditors as needed.
Position can be based in other European countries as well.
Who You Are
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
* 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, preferably within a global manufacturing or supply chain environment.
* Strong expertise in P&L management, CAPEX evaluation, and financial modeling, with a proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing finance teams.
* Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills, complemented by strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
* Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial planning tools (e.g., Hyperion, Anaplan, Power BI).
* Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, comfortable influencing cross‑functional teams in a global matrix environment and can work in fast‑paced, dynamic settings.
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Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
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